Attorney General Todd Blanche stated he would not pledge that the Justice Department will act independently of the White House.
Key facts
- •Todd Blanche is the former attorney for President Donald Trump.
- •Kristen Welker asked Blanche if he could pledge the Justice Department's independence from the White House.
- •Blanche stated he would not make the pledge.
- •Blanche argued that no attorney general should ever pledge to act independently of the White House.
Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as an attorney for President Donald Trump, has declined to commit to maintaining the Justice Department's independence from the White House. During an appearance on Meet the Press, moderator Kristen Welker asked Blanche if he could pledge that the department would operate independently. Blanche responded that he would not make such a pledge, asserting that no attorney general should ever do so.
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